KL Tower

KL Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur) is a 421-metre telecommunications tower rising from a forested hill, giving it an observation deck that's actually higher above sea level than the nearby Petronas Towers' skybridge. The enclosed observation deck and the open-air Sky Deck (with its glass 'Sky Box' jutting out over the edge for nerve-testing photos) deliver 360° views over the whole city, and crucially, unlike the Petronas Towers, the view from here includes the Petronas Towers themselves.

The tower sits within a small protected rainforest reserve, a green pocket in the city centre. For thrill-seekers there's also a revolving restaurant and base-jump events. It's the best all-round city panorama in Kuala Lumpur, especially at sunset.

Don't miss

• 360° city views, including the Petronas Towers themselves
• The open-air Sky Deck and glass Sky Box
• Its hilltop position within a rainforest reserve
• The revolving restaurant
• Sunset and night views over the city

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Know before you go

• Unlike the Petronas Towers, the view from here includes the Petronas Towers, better for skyline photos.
• The open-air Sky Deck and glass Sky Box cost more than the enclosed deck but are the highlight.
• Use the free shuttle up the hill rather than walking the steep access road.
• Sunset is the prime slot; go on a clear day for the full panorama.

A bit of history

Completed in 1995, Menara Kuala Lumpur was built primarily for telecommunications, set atop Bukit Nanas, one of the oldest forest reserves in the country. It has become a fixture of the skyline and a popular viewpoint and events venue.